100 Years Ago 1920 People are desperate for nursing in Lewiston and Auburn. “All classes of society are coming in for help,” said Adjutant Abbott of the Salvation Army, “but the nurses can’t be found. I have a dozen applications right now that can’t be filled. Any woman who can do housework or knows how […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 21
100 Years Ago 1920 Mrs. F. E. Mason of Mechanic Falls, received an envelope thru the mail addressed to her, in which was a dollar, and nothing else, wrapped in half a sheet of letter paper. There was not one word of writing. The postmark was Lewiston, Feb.12th. Mrs. Mason wants to know one of […]
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Donnie Hebert playing this weekend
Donnie Hebert, lead singer of the popular local rock band The Veggies will play an acoustic set from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at The Pit Bar And Grille in Lewiston. On Saturday, Feb. 22, Hebert will play from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Cowbell Grille And Tap in Lewiston. The Pit Bar And Grille is […]
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Live music lineup at Pedro O’Hara’s
Brazen Cane, a classic and modern rock cover band, will play from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at Pedro O’Hara’s in Lewiston. Band members are Scott (lead vocals/guitar), who has played with professional bands including Wolfcreek; Chad Cummings (vocals/bass/keyboards), whose band won opportunities to open for Extreme, LA Guns, Cheap Trick, Man O War, […]
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John Smedley and Friends at Guthries
A night of jazz with John Smedley and Friends will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at She Doesn’t Like Guthries in Lewiston. There is no cover. She Doesn’t Like Guthries is located at 115 Middle St., Lewiston. For more information, call (207) 376-3344.
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Looking Back on Feb. 20
100 Years Ago 1920 The annual luncheon of the Woman’s Literary Union of Lewlston and Auburn, held Thursday at Auburn Hall will go down in the annals of that organization as one of the most enjoyable in its history. At one o’clock nearly three hundred prominent women took their places at long tables attractively spread […]
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Hayley Reardon returns to the Village Coffeehouse
NEW GLOUCESTER — Hayley Reardon will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Village Coffeehouse of New Gloucester. The young singer-songwriter last performed as an upcoming musician at the Village Coffeehouse in 2015. Since then she has produced three CDs and toured extensively in U.S. and Europe. Through her soft guitar […]
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Cabin Fever series to feature Stan Keach and Julie Davenport
The second performance of the Cabin Fever Concert series from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, will feature the beautiful blend of Stan Keach and Julie Davenport. Keach, a well-known, seasoned singer/songwriter, and member of the Sandy River Ramblers, has been inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, and his music, some of which […]
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The Portland Symphony Orchestra shares The Magic of Flight in Discovery Concert
PORTLAND — The music of “Superman,” “Harry Potter” and “The Right Stuff” will help audience members’ imaginations take flight during the next PSO Discovery Concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, featuring the Portland Symphony Orchestra, led by Guest Conductor Stephen Mulligan. The Discovery Concerts are family friendly 50-minute matinees with preconcert activities for children. […]
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Maine-ly Harmony and Back Bay Four will perform at UMA Jewett Hall
AUGUSTA — Maine-ly Harmony and Back Bay Four will perform in concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in Jewett Hall as part of the Concerts at Jewett series, sponsored by the University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College. The two a cappella groups were a hit when […]